Ingredients
The following ingredients have 8 Servings
- 1 tbsp olive oil ((SW: use Fry Light))
- 7 oz (200g) bacon, diced (SW: use lean back bacon)
- Salt and pepper to season beef
- 3 lbs (1 ½ kg) braising steak, cubed
- 1 tbsp butter if needed ((SW: use Fry Light))
- 1 white onion (, diced)
- 2 carrots (, peeled and sliced into chunky cubes)
- 2 tbsp flour ((4 syns))
- 1 cup (250ml) red wine ((SW: ½ cup / 125ml wine for 6 syns))
- 3 cups (750ml) rich beef stock ( (SW: 3 ½ cups / 875ml stock))
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 bouquet garni - 1 stick celery (, 1 bay leaf, sprig thyme, 2 parsley stalks tied together with string or use store bought)
- 1 tbsp butter ((SW: use Fry Light))
- 12 small shallots or pearl onions ((optional))
- 3 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 1 lb (450g) button mushrooms, halved
- Salt and pepper to season
- Fresh parsley to garnish
